domingo, 22 de diciembre de 2013

A Christmas present: Sonica´s Best of 2013

Llega
final de año y es hora de hacer balance, musical en este caso. Todos
los medios empiezan a publicar las listas de "Lo Mejor" , y
efectivamente, eso de "lo mejor" es muy, muy muy relativo. Así que sin
más hemos decidido no llegar a ningún consenso, porque es imposible, y
publicar las listas de cada uno de los shows de Sonica . Evidentemente
alguno se han negado con la típica actitud de "odio las listas", y bajo
la premisa de elegir los mejores 20 álbums y los mejores 20 temas cada
uno ha hecho lo que ha querido. Los hay que han entregado solo tracks,
otros solo 10 y algunos sin orden de preferencia. Así es Sonica: libre
pero ordenada. Impuntual pero al final todos llegan a la cita. Y así
queremos que sea. Al final a los "musical wankers" nos encanta hablar de música sin parar, curiosear en las listas de los demás y opinar sobre los gustos de los selectores. Pero sobretodo nos encanta compartir música, así que ahí va, lo mejor del año para los selectores Sonicos. Feliz Navidad!========================================================================It's the end of the year so it's time to reflect on all the music we played,
we heard and we danced to during 2013. To do this collectively here at
Ibiza Sonica, we and all our regular shows/guests have compiled some end of
year playlists for you to scour over and enjoy. Individually, everyone
has their own way of compiling their favourite track lists of both albums and
singles so nothing is in any particular order. The most important thing
is to share what we all love, and what you all love, and that ultimately is
MUSIC. So here you have it, a bundle of tracks and albums, gems and in some
case musical weapons from the Sonicos. Happy Christmas, be groovy.

VALENTIN HUEDO - ZOOLOGICA AM ( Monday to Friday 10am)

Valentin hae been building a reputation as DJ for years, playing to
dancefloors worldwide, He's one of Ibiza's best-known and respected DJs,
His style ranges from eclectic to Balearic, to the most sophisticated
deep house and tech. Huedo was the resident Dj for Cafe del Mar Ibiza
during 8 years (2003-2011) and now is one of the Blue Marlin Ibiza
Resident djs and dj presenter of ibiza Sonica Radio. Valentin
is recognized as the youngest artist with the greatest dj career that
the Island of Ibiza has ever had. He has been seeking and finding his
own personal sound, reaching its peak with the track, Campo de Flores
(2011), a beautiful theme of Deep and Hypnotic Balearic House that has
received international specialized critical acclaim , as the Time Out
magazine Bahrain said of him: "Valentin has redefined the Balearic sound
of his predecessors" . Nothing to add.

Kenneth
started his musical career back in the mid 1980s as a DJ. He is the founder of“one
of top 10 worlds greatest ever clubs and party nights” as Norman Jay has said,
the Copenhagens legendary and ground
breaking Coma Club. In 1994, Bager released a compilation called
"Music for Dreams" featuring, among others, Peter Gabriel and Michael
Nyman. The label Music for Dreams, initially released in 2001, is a sonic
kaleidoscope of musical tones and colours. It is an exciting aural journey from
label boss and founder Kenneth Bagers feeling for all things good as manifested
in the diverse offsprings of the Music for Dreams label. In 2013 he begun his
residency in the island at Café mambo hosting of course his own party “Music
for Dreams”. A truly Balearic bastard!!!

Xavier Fux is one of the most
important DJs and producers in Mexico. Being an avid electronic music lover for
15 years and an Ibiza veteran has given him the versatility to play all genres
and styles of music that range from House to Electro, from Tech to Prog and
from lounge to balearic. Nowadays his back in México sharing and spreading his
knowledge and love for music, but back in Ibiza all modays through Ibiza Sonica
and his Zulu Lounge.

Growing
up and playing in bands through the dark days of Manchester's
punk and post-punk scenes, through reggae and rare groove dances to the
first house nights , Andy began DJing in 1991 and was heavily involved
in the free party scene in Asia and London before moving to Ibiza in
1998 and bringing his love of music to the island's starved radio,
eventually helping set up Sonica where today he is hosting Balearia -
home of all things Balearic, from dub to disco with occasional guests.
If there´s any balearic maestro nowadays on Sonica would be Andy Wilson

Since first appearing on Scotland's seminal Soma label in 1998,
DJ-production duo Craig Morrison and Graeme Reedie, aka Silicone Soul, have
occupied a special place in the over-crowded field of electronic dance music,
mainly through the depth and quality of their recordings plus innate
understanding of music‘s grand heritage and its constant development. They have
released four critically acclaimed albums, gained residencies at some of
Europe’s most celebrated clubs, scooped numerous DJ Mag nominations, played
festival arenas, stormed the UK charts and launched their own Darkroom Dubs
imprint which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Gioele Brizio is one half of Moba Sound presenting Sonido Natural. He is
a resident on Formentera and you can call him a pioneer in playing
music from lounge to funknsoul, from world music to the deeper shades of
house. . Gioele has begun to work like deejay in 1993 in
several clubs, the most famous are Pineta, Alter ego, Cafe del Mar
Ibiza, El Club – Ibiza etc. It has collaborated to the drawing up of
remix for artists like Milesart Orchestra (Look At You), Mystic
Diversions (Energy Production), which had optimal critics from artists
like Richard Earnshaw (Soulfuric Records), Bruno From Ibiza, Joan Ribas -
Igor Marijuan - Jose Maria Ramon (Ibiza Global Red Radios), Francisco
(FR Sound) and Valentin Huedo (Cafe del Mar) amongst others.

PMFM – THE DIVE
(Wednesdays 12am)Peter Musebrink hosts weekly The Dive an eclectic show where many stiles are showcased by the man behin Deep Dive Corp. Deep Dive Corp. was formed in 1999 in Hamburg/Germany. The driving force and featured guitarist of the band is Peter Musebrink. To this date DDC has released 6 albums. The first 3 albums have been released on Jubilee Records, and the latest releases have been released with their new label In-D Records. The music of Deep Dive Corp. has been included on many compilations such as the Lovefield Comp., Nirvana Lounge, Le Café Abstrait, N.Y. Lounge, DJ-Magazine, Luftkastellet, Hotel Costes, History of Chill, to name just a few.

BEST TRACKS

01: Fat Boy Slim - Praise You / Maribou State Rmx

02: Daughter - Get Lucky / Holtoug Rmx

03: Acid Pauli - I Bang feat. Nancy

04: Boris Dlugosch - Knalldrang / Show-B Rmx

05: FM Leati - Show Me The Way / Rmx

06: David Bowie - Love Is Lost / Hello Steve Reich
Mix..

07: The XX - Reconsider / Jamie XX Rmx

08: Rosa Lux - Monsters / Djuma Soundsystem Rmx

09: Foals - Late Night / SolomunRmx

10: John Grant - Pale Green Ghosts

BEST ALBUMS

01: Karl Hyde - Cut Clouds (Album: Edgeland)

02: Hattler - Vibecontrol (Album: The Kite)

03: Ambassadeurs - Lucid (Album: Trouble EP)

04: Synkro - Disappear (Album: Acceptance)

05: NU - Sleepsong (Album: Karat EP)

06: Maribou State - Puppet Strings (Album:
Scarlett Groove)

07: Booka Shade - Crossing Borders (Album: Eve)

08: Lulu Rouge - Sign Me Out / Klartraum Rmx
(Album: The Song Is In The Drum)

Bruno
is undoubtably an integral part of Ibiza's musical heritage. His residency
history lists some of the largest and most long lived clubbing institutions on
the island (Cafe Del Mar, Blue Marlin, Space, Pacha, Privilege, KM5, El Ayoun…).
More recently he has launched his own night called Sunshine People which caters
for those that prefer their events more intimate and private. Aside from DJ'ing
he is also a talented producer. An international 'taste maker' in the house
scene.

Since 2005, Andy Warburton has been
representing the stylish and iconic Hed Kandi music brand. Famed for his
flawless mixing skills, Andy’s talent behind the decks has been mastered during
a DJ career spanning back to 1990, the ‘Summer Of Love’, when he first fell in
love with Acid House and Balearic Beats.Brought up listening to all things
Balearic, Andy followed his love of eclectic music, which in turn led to a 6
season affair on the mecca party island of Ibiza, playing every major club
alongside the most respected names in the EDM scene, while holding residencies
at legendary venues Café Mambo and Pacha.Andy's recent move to Toronto, Canada was a game changer in his career
due to the offers to become the resident DJ in two of North Americas leading
EDM cities.

BEST TRACKS

Ninetoes - Finder

Pitto - You

Paskal & Urban Absolutes - Bits Of Me Ft Pete Josef

Todd Terje - Strandbar (disko version)

Sasha Anastasov - Orion Rising

Fous De La Mer - Luz

Isolee - Allowance (DJ Version)

Kid Loco - My Daddy Waza (Suonho Remix)

Bonobo - Cirrus

Nora En Pure - Come With Me

Justin Jay - Waves

Freeform Five, Juldeh Camara - Welterah (Vocal Mix)

London Grammar - Hey Now (Magnifik Remix)

Maricopa - Pastel Love

Worst Friends - Short Stopped

Panama - Always (Classixx Remix)

Almunia - Secret Marriage

Sixth Avenue Express - Nevada Desert

Eilke Kliejn - Ein Tag Am Strand

Paskal & Urban Absolutes - Melancholia

BEN HOO – STILL FRAME / WE ARE NIGHT PEOPLE (Tuesdays/Thursdays alternate)

How
many young producers could say they'd remixed Fever Ray, Moby, M.A.N.D.Y &
Booka Shade and Tiga before even releasing a solo single? If there has been
a theme running throughout London producer Ben Hoo's career to date, it's that
he's never wedded himself to a single style. Ben Hoo's diversity as a producer
is mirrored in his role as a DJ, where you're just as likely to hear him
playing deep, dark house and techno to Berlin crowds as well as providing the
soundtrack to sunsets in Ibiza. Ben Hoo has 2 radio shows on Ibiza Sonica,
"Ben Hoo's Still Frame", a daytime downtempo show, and "We Are
Night People" an evening show, representing Hoo's darker side. Both shows
are broadcast globally on www.ibizasonica.com.

DJ and Producer Neil Daruwala aka Nee How has been on the scene for more tan a decade but has really started to make waves in 2013.So far,his label,69 Street Records, has enlisted the services of serious players on the scene like,Groovebox, Tube and Berger, Steve Mac, Jason Chance, Affani, Tony Dee and The Futuristic Polar Bears. 69 Street Records has had 8 tracks charted by Trackitdown this year. His Djing career has also started to hit new heights thanks in part to his Ibiza Sonica monthly sessions. He now has a residency in the famous underground club Macarena in Barcelona and is being invited to DJ at many gigs in Europe.Watch this space as 2014 is going to be a great year for this talented DJ/Producer.BEST TRACKSImprint Of Pleasure (Original Mix) Tube & BergerKoloniari –whitbySimone Zino - Here we goBen Pearce - What I might doDiego Hernandez.Steve Mac Black Attack mix –Jack the HouseDusky- What i Never knewRokaz-Rings of SaturnSteffano Ritteri.Jaymo and Andy Goer remix-Let us PrayHot since 82 –Knee deep in LouiseKidnap Kid- SurvivePaul Rich - Run Baby RunMark Romboy and Kink – Over and OutGroovebox and Neil Daruwala –Narcotic AddictionDaniel Stepz.Jason Chance remix – Alcohol AbuseAli Love ft Kali.Maceo Plex last disco mix –EmperorCristoff- GuffazDavide Vario – DevelopedLeigh D Oliver – Brothers and Lovers

PETE
HERBERT –MUSIC FOR SWIMMING POOLS (Fridays 1pm)

One time co-proprietor of the infamous Atlas Records
shop in Soho, London over a decade ago, Pete divides his time these days either
behind the wheels of steel or in the studio working solo or on various musical
projects...His collaborations spanning the last decade have included Reverso 68
with Phil Mison, and LSB with Baby g, both on Eskimo, as well as Challenge with
Tim Paris of Its a Fine Line and also Dicky Trisco, releasing for his DISCO
DEVIANCE label. When not in the studio Pete can be found regularly
behind the decks at parties in his native London, and also travels extensively,
playing regularly around Europe. He has also recently done stints djing on
tours in Australia, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, China, South korea, Japan,
Russia and beyond... Musically expect a unexpected mix of Balearic leftfield
disco/house/italo/dub/funk and beyond!!

Clara
Da Costa, Ibiza's first female DJ has just celebrated 5 years of her
show Jacks House. Known for her upfront, deep and exclusive grooves,
Clara has been spinning records in Ibiza for 21 years now since she was a
mere teenager. You can find her performing all over the island or find
her on a dance floor dancing to other DJ's she admires. Clara has just
be signed by Danny Whittle's new management and artist agency IBZ
Entertainment. You can catch her show live every Friday here with us
here at Ibiza Sonica.

Ralph
Lawson has played a huge role in underground dance music for the past
two decades. Lawson is also widely considered to be one the very best
DJs in the world. He currently holds residencies at Back To Basics
Leeds, We Love Space Ibiza and Barcelona’s The Loft as well as regular
appearances at Berlin’s Watergate and London’s Fabric. Bill Brewster
(“Last Night a DJ Saved My Life”) described Ralph as undoubtedly one of
“the UK’s best-kept secrets.” Ralphs Lawson’s DJ sets always contain the
energy found in Techno, yet are deeply instilled with the roots of
House music. His pedigree as a producer means that everything is put
together in a very musical way as warm analogue synths flow over live
drums and programmed beats. The 2020 Vision leader’s electronic
cutting-edge sound manages to demand everybody's attention. Always
forward thinking, Lawson brings a European sensibility to the American
roots of house music.

Ernesto Altes aka Sendos Fuera & The Islanders, was born in Ibiza in august 1976. He started his career as a musician in Mallorca when studying to be an informatic ingeneer. During this period of time he decided to step into music as a professional. His first gigs took place in Ibiza an Mallorca. His first residence as a DJ was in 2000 in the well know bar “Grial”, where he promoted his own party D2 night. His perseverance made him get his first important performances in the island of Ibiza, where he played for a few years in parties like “Balearic People”, taking place at Privilege (at night) and in daylight parties in Space, both in Ibiza. By the time Ernesto shared cabin work with important musicians and Dj´s like: Deep Dish, James Zabiela, Laurent Garnier, Dan Ghenacia, Jeff Mills,...BEST TRACKS:Tigerskin & The Lazarusman - Inside The Groove - Dirt Crew RecordingsJuliche Hernandez - Above The Clouds - The Sounds RecordsFreelanders Feat. Frank Wolk - First In Line - Extremly House MusicForemost Poets - Reasons To Be Dismal (Dixon Remix) - Poker Flat RecordingsMonday Club - Bent Over (Stripped Dub) - Alive RecordingsMulder (NL) - Natural High (Joris Voorn Edit) - Rejected RecordsFilippo Moscatell - Blu (Steve Bug & Daniel Dexter Remix) - MoodmusicBlackfeel Wite - Glasgow (Pete Oak`s Tonight Remix) - Snippet RecordingsDj Le Roi - Overnight - Copyright RecordingsMarcos InDub & Daren - Mamma Said (Sendos Fuera Remix)

CHRISTIAN LEN – THE SHELTER (Saturdays 16pm)

Christian Len started his career in Barcelona named as Uncolega Dj
playing at festivals as Primavera Sound and at succesfull clubs of the
city like Apolo, Razzmatazz or Be Cool where he was musical director and
resident dj sharing line up with the likes of Metro Area, Joakim, Radio
Slave, Lindstrom, DMX Krew, John Tejada or Dixon. In addition to this
he´s been thee program director of scannerFM and of Sonar Radio, the
radio of the International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Art
of Barcelona. This last years he has played at New York, Frankfurt,
Paris, Graz or Zurich to name a few and he´s toured Spain. Nowadays he
lives in Ibiza working as coordinator for the world´s respected Ibiza
Sonica Radio (Best International Radio award by the International Radio
Festival). Is on the magic island where he takes a step forward on the
decks, on one hand with The Shelter (his radio show specialized in
balearic) and ont he other soundtracking the Ibiza landscapes being
resident dj of the nice Babylon Beach Club and playing at Khumaras or
Cafe mambo to name a few. He´s also going further in blissfull disco
& house music reaching acts, for example, at Space invited to play
at Carl Cox party .

Igor
runs the IbizaSonica radio station and is actively involved in
broadcasting club sounds on the radio using many platforms, inside both
radio booths and at clubs. On the decks, he describes his sessions as a
perfect balance between smooth deep and underground sounds. A variety of
styles is his calling card: lounge, nu disco, balearic beats and all
their intersections but at Sonica Club he´s focused on deep house and
tech house. He´s been hosting Club Ibiza for almost 10 years and also is
the real pioneer of electronic music radio on Ibiza.

BEST HOUSE TRACKSDenis
Yashin - Beautiful Laziness

Dinky -
Fallin Angel

Kaltehand /
Natasha Waters - Pages (Manuel Moreno Remix)

Betoko -
Sky in your eyes

Toucan -
Run

Deetron ft.
Ben Westbeech - Rhythm (Karizma Kaytronik Wiv'em Remix)

Robin
Schulz - Same

Mario Aureo &Manuel Moreno - Arosis (Original)

Rafael Murillo - Snoud feat. Jay Nada (Original mix)

Illuminant
for Fancy - No regrets ( H.O.S.H. Remix)

BEST TECH HOUSE TRACKS

Henry Saiz
- Fill me Up, Edu Imbernon RMX

Ninetoes -
Finder

Mano Le
Tough - everything you've done before (dixon remix)

Mano Le
Tough - Primative People

La Fleur -
Nightflow (Kenny Larkin Drama Mix)

wAFF - Love

Mathew
Jonson - Level 7 (Dixon Remix)

TAAN NEWJAM
ft. Vanessa Ekpenyong - You're All I Need To Get By (Michelle Owen Remix)